667-25-1-045-0003 - Abbott RALS
ID: 36C25625Q0294Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/447a73e7947c485cafe7b782bad70932/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics Inc. for the implementation of Remote Automated Laboratory Systems (RALS) software technology at the Overton Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Shreveport, Louisiana. This procurement involves a five-year technology license that includes service, support, and maintenance for the CLINITEK Status Connect System, which is essential for providing rapid biochemical urinalysis results and integrating patient data into the VA's electronic health records. The contract is set to run from December 27, 2024, to December 26, 2025, with interested parties invited to submit a capabilities statement by December 23, 2024, to demonstrate their qualifications. For further inquiries, potential contractors can contact Jimmie E. Frost at jimmie.frost@va.gov or by phone at 601-362-4471.

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    Jimmie E. Frost
    601362447156333
    jimmie.frost@va.gov
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    36C25625Q0294 Notice of Intent.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics Inc. for the implementation of Remote Automated Laboratory Systems (RALS) software technology at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). This contract falls under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1), indicating only one responsible source is available to satisfy the agency's needs. The RALS software will connect to multiple arterial blood gas (ABG) analyzers with an existing server, resulting in a firm-fixed-price contract for one year from December 27, 2024, to December 26, 2025. Interested parties can submit a capabilities statement by December 23, 2024, detailing their qualifications; however, the decision to compete the contract will depend solely on the VA's discretion based on received responses. It is important for potential contractors to be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) for eligibility in government contracts. This notice reflects the government's intention to procure specific services for improving laboratory systems efficiently.
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